named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Tech-Entrepreneurship Program
Offers curriculum and support for youth to develop technology-based entrepreneurial projects
Web Literacy Program
Provides training in web development and digital skills to students through partner schools and nonprofits
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 1 activity
- Deliver tech career training programs to underserved youth and adultsProvides free, intensive training programs in coding, data analytics, cybersecurity, and AI business solutions to individuals from underserved communities, including a 12-month adult program and a 6-week summer tech intensive for high school students. Programs are delivered in-person and virtually across multiple U.S. cities, including New York City, Newark, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Stamford, and Westchester County, with graduates securing full-time tech jobs averaging $75,000 annually.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Expand digital skills training through local partnerships and community engagementEngages in grassroots relationship-building with schools, community organizations, and elected officials to inform program development and delivery. Developed localized programs in cities like Atlanta and Newark to address regional opportunity gaps through collaboration with local stakeholders.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide career development and professional mentoring to fellowsOffers comprehensive career services including resume and cover letter assistance, LinkedIn profile development, mock interviews, networking training, and internship placement support. Fellows also receive coaching, mentoring, and exposure to professional environments through office tours, tech events, and engagement with corporate partners and volunteers.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Support fellows with wraparound services and technology accessProvides technology assistance based on individual need, mental health referrals, and monthly work-study stipends to participants who maintain academic standing. Also offers incentive-based rewards for completing program milestones and demonstrating commitment.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Deliver structured hybrid and virtual instruction for adult learnersOffers virtual classes Monday through Thursday evenings with 2–4 monthly in-person activities in local cities. Instruction includes demonstrations, discussions, group exercises, and independent work sessions, supported by in-person office hours, tutoring, review sessions, and community-building events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.69M
Contributions & grants$5.43M95%
Program service revenue$63K1%
Investment income$199K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.46M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$5.41M
Grants paid out$28K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.29M
Cash$6.50M
Investments$0
Liabilities$979K
Net assets$7.31M
Liquid reserves10.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -45.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Jerelyn Rodriguez | CEO | 40 | $314K |
| Elizabeth Goldfarb | COO | 40 | $161K |
| Joe Carrano | Co-Founder & Managing Director | 40 | $135K |
| Alexandra Barrett | Sr. Director Strategy & Innovation | 40 | $133K |
| Jessye Herrell | Dr. of Youth & Comm. Development | 40 | $114K |
| Xin Luo | Sr. Director of Development | 40 | $102K |
| Daniel Adeyanju | Director of Corp. Partnerships | 40 | $101K |
board members · 11
- Ankur Crawford — Director
- Charizma Williams — Director
- Claire Godwin — Director
- Danielle Nicholson — Director
- Ijeoma Mbamalu — Director
- Matt Newton — Director
- Michael Zuckert — Director
- Priscila De Pinho Hawthorne — Director
- Ryan Daley — Treasurer
- Shyama Puliyanda — Director
- Terrill North — Director
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- ATL SPACES Partner — Hosts in-person activities in Atlanta, GA
- Alger Partner — Corporate sponsor of The Knowledge House
- Bloomberg LP Partner — Corporate sponsor of The Knowledge House
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook's analytics tools to understand visitor behavior and employs Facebook "Like" buttons on its websites.
- Google Partner — Uses Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior on its websites.
- Kasirer Partner — Corporate sponsor of The Knowledge House
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn's analytics tools, includes LinkedIn "Follow" buttons, and collects LinkedIn URLs for profiling purposes.
- Mastercard Partner — Corporate sponsor of The Knowledge House
- NYC Headquarters Partner — Hosts in-person activities and serves as main office in Bronx, NY
- Newark SPACES Partner — Hosts in-person activities in Newark, NJ
- Robin Hood Foundation Partner — CEO of Robin Hood Foundation participated in a fireside chat at The Knowledge House’s 10-year anniversary event
- South Bronx Network — Rooted in the South Bronx, indicating deep community integration and local presence.
- Synchrony Skills Academy Partner — Partnership to deliver the Technology Fellowship job training program in Stamford, CT.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter's analytics tools and includes Twitter "RT" functionality on its websites.
- comprehensive network of partners Partner — Collaborates with a network of partner organizations to deliver career support and workforce development services.
- corporate partners Partner — Collaborate with TKH by engaging their employees as volunteers in workshops, office tours, mock interviews, and technical coaching for fellows.
- elected officials Partner — Partners with elected officials in New York to support program implementation.
- elected officials Partner — Works with elected officials in Atlanta to support program development and community impact.
- funders Funder — Receives support from funders in New York to advance its mission.
- funders dedicated to Newark Partner — Collaborates with funders focused on Newark to support technology training programs.
- info@theknowledgehouse.org Partner — Point of contact for general inquiries about the Teen Tech Launchpad program and other TKH initiatives.
- local community organizations Partner — Collaborates with local community organizations to develop and deliver programs in Atlanta.
- non-profit organizations Partner — Provides web literacy and tech-entrepreneurship programs to nonprofit organizations
- numerous local nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with local nonprofits in New York to implement programs.
- recruitment@theknowledgehouse.org Partner — Point of contact for recruitment-related inquiries for the Teen Tech Launchpad program.
- schools Partner — Partners with schools in Atlanta to bridge the opportunity gap.
- schools Partner — Provides web literacy and tech-entrepreneurship programs to schools
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community and Corporate Partnership Ecosystem 62 orgsmethodology: community-partnership modelBy partnering with local organizations, schools, elected officials, and corporate volunteers, we co-develop programs and integrate real-world expertise, because grassroots collaboration and professional mentorship increase program relevance, trust, and career placement outcomes.shared approach: Integrated Support Model →
- Community-Rooted Tech Talent Pipeline 62 orgsmethodology: community-rooted tech talent pipelineBy investing in technologists from low-income and underserved communities, we create a sustainable talent pipeline that drives both individual economic mobility and broader community uplift, because local talent development fosters long-term systemic change and reinvestment in marginalized neighborhoods.shared approach: Integrated Support Model →
- Industry-Aligned, Progressive Skill Building 62 orgsmethodology: industry-aligned trainingBy organizing training into progressive, project-based learning pathways aligned with current industry demands, we prepare learners for tech careers because step-by-step skill development and real-world relevance increase employability and job readiness.shared approach: Integrated Support Model →
- Integrated Workforce Development with Wraparound Supports 62 orgsmethodology: integrated_workforce_developmentBy combining technical training, career support, and wraparound services—including mental health and tech access—we enable disconnected job seekers to achieve financial independence, because removing structural and personal barriers increases program retention and successful placement into tech careers.shared approach: Integrated Support Model →